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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 101 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Alabama, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200993000 miUS $2000 | Replaced 1 cat converter. And ball joint. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Aug 2004 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 200420000 miUS $250 | Warning light on, vacuum leak, repaired, never recurred. | ||
| Apr 200640000 miUS $100 | A/C not cold, recharged. System leaks, periodic recharges ever since(DIY after the initial one). | ||
| May 201269300 miUS $4000 | Front ball joints, rear shocks, Lower control arm bushings, steering bushing, tie rods(inner+outer) front axle boots valve cover gaskets | ||
| Sep 201270000 miUS $5000 | Car stalled, would not start again. Transmission largely replaced | ||
| Jun 2014101000 miUS $300 | Loud exhaust noise - exhaust flange replaced/repaired. | ||
| Aug 2014102100 miUS $200 | Rear taillight circuit board shorted, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015110800 miUS $900 | Corrosion of lines containing steering fluid and rear hydraulic suspension, needed replacing. | ||
| Oct 2015116000 miUS $500 | Lower control arm bushings worn out, causing pulling and uneven tire wear. Both bushings replaced, problem solved. | ||
| Dec 2015120000 miUS $300 | Bad auxiliary vacuum pump controlling ventilation flaps. Replaced pump, problem solved. | ||
| Mar 2016125000 miUS $300 | U joint failed. towed/replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013175500 miUS $2000 | Both original rear self-leveling suspension "accumulators" were leaking hydraulic fluid, giving the car an unbearably harsh ride quality Decided to replace both front shocks as well with OEM Bilsteins Drain plug on bottom of oil crankcase was leaking, replaced with new plug to stop the leaking. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2010110000 miUS $400 | I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $300 with rebuilt shafts. I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $400 with rebuilt shafts. | ||
| Apr 2013139700 miUS $600 | All brake lines replaced. All fuel lines replaced. | ||
| Oct 2013160300 miUS $160 | Leaking steering pump | ||
| Jun 2014185000 mi | The car ended in a catastrophic failure. While driving smoke entered the cabin and a strong odor of burning. It was discovered that the vehicle was in fact on fire. the vehicle was put out to pasture. It's dead, Jim. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2011110000 miUS $20 | 1 front headlight keeps going out. | ||
| Sep 2011112000 miUS $2520 | Replaced engine and transmission mounts. Replaced catalytic converter. Repaired front headlight wiring. | ||
| Nov 2011115000 miUS $300 | Gas filler lock broken | ||
| Jan 2013149500 mi | Rear light out | ||
| Jun 2013143000 miUS $1200 | Air fan regulator replaced | ||
| Nov 2013150000 mi | CV Boot Tail light assembly | ||
| Dec 2014167000 miUS $500 | Window | ||
| Jun 2015174000 miUS $2000 | Replaced catalytic converters | ||
| Dec 2017210000 mi | Control arms & bushings | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Iowa, United States May 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Dec 2014175000 miUS $125 | Replaced battery to try and solve issue with transmission going into limp-home mode occasionally - did not fix problem. | ||
| Sep 2016178000 miUS $30 | Replaced right rear window regulator | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011152000 miUS $1100 | Alternator ceased functioning. Car ceased to operate at repair shop as battery was depleted. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
349-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202133480 miC $650 | Driver side window non-operable | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016115000 miUS $100 | Replace Reciever and hose to condenser. #8 coil misfire. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017156000 miUS $1500 | 13 Pin connector failed. Valve cover gaskets leaking. Install new gaskets & reseal breather system Replace all 4 shocks | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201312000 miUS $400 | Window regulator broke, was replaced | ||
| Nov 201326000 miUS $200 | leak in a sensor seal, replaced and now fine. | ||
| Mar 201542000 miUS $200 | MAF sensor was failing, threw CEL | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2010202700 miUS $70 | One HID headlight light bulb went bad, changed out both bulbs. | ||
| Jun 2011249000 miUS $200 | Replace both outer tie rods and align | ||
| Mar 2012277000 miUS $160 | Recently installed both lower ball joints. Did the work myself. Cost about 85 bucks for the parts, had it aligned for 75 bucks, and bought 4 new tires, at about 600 bucks for the 4. | ||
| Sep 2012297000 miUS $8 | Replaced leaking fuel hose. | ||
| Oct 2012298500 miUS $79 | Replaced regen valve. | ||
| Mar 2013315000 miUS $20 | Replaced rf wheel bearing. | ||
| Apr 2013316500 miUS $200 | Both upper control arm/ball joint assemblies | ||
| Nov 2013341000 miUS $220 | Alternator failed - lifetime warrantee, all I had to do was change it LR Caliper locked up - replace caliper, pads, rotor | ||
| Mar 2014349000 miUS $65 | Idler pulley bearing locked up and serpentine belt broke. Replaced both. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010120000 miUS $1500 | catalytic converter was bad | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018240661 mi | Replaced front shocks and front upper control arms to ameliorate a pothole-induced clunk from right front. Four-wheel alignment also performed at this time. Found that TCU was flooded due to fluid wicking, so TCU was dried out, connector was replaced, and transmission was topped up with one liter of ATF. Right-hand hood latch failed. Dealer was able to shut the hood due to pending long trip. | ||
| May 2018242809 miUS $320 | One of two hood latches failed. Shop replaced right-hand hood latch, hood release cable, and hood release handle. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013154000 miUS $376 | Transmission pilot bushing seal failed, transmission fluid leaking; replaced pilot bushing, replaced fluid and filter. Electronics enclosure cooling fan failed, causing blown fuse and no start condition; replaced cooling fan. Rear left window regulator failed; replaced window regulator, $65. Air conditioning non working; found leak in condenser. Replaced condenser, receiver/dryer, seals and condenser to receiver/dryer hose, recharged. Found auxiliary fan not working; replaced auxiliary fan belt and fan controller. $310.50. Windshield wipers in rain sensing mode run continuously. Found faulty rain sensor; replaced with used sensor, $20 Replaced front and rear flex discs. Replaced spark plugs. Flushed power steering fluid. Oil change. | ||
| Aug 2013154300 miUS $330 | Alarm continuously trips when wet out; temporarily coded out anti-theft functionality. Replaced pneumatic services equipment (PSE) with used one, coded. $99. SRS light illuminated due to high resistance in drivers seat belt emergency tension retractor. Replaced seat belt assembly, cleared AB event logs. $231. | ||
| Oct 2013156000 miUS $1100 | Replaced engine timing guides which were causing noise. Replaced front coil springs, left front was broken. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2011171000 miUS $600 | Oil Level Senor needed to be replaced. Sent faulty "Check Oil Level" warnings to dash. | ||
| Sep 2011173000 miUS $1000 | Tire wear (feathering) on front passenger side. Caused by worn suspension components, i.e. lower ball joints. | ||
| Mar 2012178000 miUS $2000 | Engine Mounts Transmission Mounts | ||
| Sep 2012182000 miUS $4500 | hydraulic system failure. replace hydraulic unit @ $1920 + labor. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2013116000 miUS $450 | replace water pump, belt and tension pully | ||
| Mar 2015125000 miUS $900 | faulty ignition switch replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Sep 201095000 miUS $1200 | FRONT END NEED TO BE REPLACED WEAR PROBLEM | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015119000 miUS $175 | Door locks would lock/unlock while cornering; interior lights would come on or go off while driving; car alarm would go off randomly when parked. Turned out to be misaligned driver door switch -- quick fix solved all problems. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 2013226800 miUS $1245 | Pigtail failed in right front headlight due to insulation breakdown. Could not repair with shrink insulation, so replaced both L and R headlight assemblies, including the front running lights. Also replaced L brake light assembly. | ||
| Mar 2014247000 miUS $1200 | Power steering pump failed. | ||
| Oct 2014253300 miUS $2600 | Exhaust hoses and fittings. Many parts replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014160700 miUS $75 | Water pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Arizona, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013128000 miUS $2200 | Catalytic converters | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in West Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 200980000 mi | During routine maintenance technician discovered a valve cover seeping. They are supposedly contacting my extended aftermarket warranty company trying to get them to pay for the repair. Rear window power sunshade is malfunctioning. They are supposedly contacting my extended aftermarket warranty company to see if they will cover the repairs. Requires a new part, they cannot fix it. | ||
| Mar 201188000 mi | The power rear window sunshade material was bunching up instead of disappearing into the cargo shelf like it is supposed to. Car underwent inspection by warranty company, work approved, new part ordered and installed. Both valve covers have been leaking for several months and were gradually getting worse. Warranty company inspected and authorized the replacement of both sides gaskets. The sunroof wind deflector will not raise on its own. The tech said a vinyl strip became stiff and prevents its proper operation. His opinion was too expensive to pay for myself and the warranty company refused to authorize this. | ||
| May 201189000 mi | I had the car in 30 days before my aftermarket warranty expires. Trunk lock was frozen and the tech lubed and fixed it. Waiting for warranty company to approve a couple of other things. No charges yet because the R.O. remains open. | ||
| Jun 201189000 miUS $150 | Rubber insulation fell off the GPS antenna. The shield is not available by itself so I had to order the painted cap that comes with the antenna shield and the underlying gasket. The rain sensing wiper is not working properly. They installed a new sensor but that did not help. They are now trying to locate the service manual (theirs was discarded) to see if there is any adaptation (programming) required. | ||
| Aug 201190000 miUS $500 | I bought the part and the tech installed the cap for the GPS because the rubber tip had fallen off. The intermittent wiper problem was discovered to be the result of the aftermarket windshield. Due to the cost, I am living with it for now. The auto-dimming rearview driver's side mirror had begun to darken. I ordered the part online and the tech popped it on while I was in the shop for the wiper issue. No additional charge for labor. The tech finally had the service manual and my intermttant wiper problem is diagnosed as the aftermarket windshield. This was still covered by the warranty. I ordered the parts and the tech installed the cap for the GPS antenna (rubber tip broke off) and the photo-chromatic glass for the driver's side mirror (was darkening). | ||
| Oct 201191000 miUS $200 | I had a check engine light and a P0170 code that indicated a possible failed MAF. A friend loaned me one, I swapped them, and that seemed to fix it. I then bought one and installed it myself; problem solved. | ||
| Feb 201293300 mi | The power rear sunshade malfunctioned again. This is the 2nd time I have had this replaced and I am told they are unrepairable. The last time the aftermarket warranty covered this and this time the 12/12,000 MB warranty did. | ||
| Mar 201293000 mi | Although I didn't have any known problems I went in for their free safety inspection. I was told that both front ball joints have some play in them. The tech said this is very common. | ||
| Sep 201296000 mi | Second tech also said I needed new ball joints. Then I got my preferred tech, and he said the other two techs were trying to "hose" me. The other two techs are no longer working there. | ||
| Jan 201397000 miUS $545 | I had a check engine light and the dealer found 2 problems. The crankshaft position sensor was bad and also an oxygen sensor (right front). I received a 10% discount because I had a coupon. | ||
| Jun 2014104000 miUS $65 | The fuel filler cap tether broke so I bought the part from the dealer and they replaced that free because I bought the part there (cap + tether come as one part) along with a tire rotation. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010100500 mi | rear brake lights switch needed to be replaced rear brake lights switch needed to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2011118000 miUS $1300 | replaced AC compressor and lines replaced emblem | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010127000 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converter failed on one side. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Turkey Sep 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201094860 mi$500 | drivers side exhaust manifold replaced. Part was an upgraded part by mercedes with new part number | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2010113600 miUS $100 | Left rear window regulator failed | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014145000 mi | Wire connecting to passenger seat SRS sensor was broken causing SRS dash light to stay lit. Removed seat, found break in wire, spliced and reinstalled seat. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Idaho, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016125000 miUS $1000 | Replaced both front axles. ABS motor leaked badly and was replaced with used part. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 201191000 miUS $300 | Right rear window lift failed and required repair. | ||
| Sep 2012107000 miUS $640 | added a few ounces of freon | ||
| Nov 2013118100 miUS $751 | replace left and right tie rod ends cv boot | ||
| Dec 2014126000 miUS $600 | Replace rear springs and shocks. | ||
| Jun 2015133000 miUS $100 | Vacuum pump module failed and was replaced with used part. Brake line was damaged during prior repair work and failed. Was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2017159000 miUS $600 | alternator failed and was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2018160000 miUS $650 | CV axles and boots | ||
| May 2018164000 miUS $1500 | Transmission sensor replaced Wiring harness was replaced. The mechanic said it was worn and cracking. The car ran smoother with this change. Brake lines replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018164000 miUS $600 | Rear brakes and rotors replaced | ||
| Sep 2019175000 miUS $1000 | Front left spring and spring bracket, with transmission fluid hose. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013100200 miUS $75 | Replaced CPS. Intermittent stalling prior to replacement | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014138000 mi | The 2nd of the rear window power assemblies crumbled. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010153500 miUS $180 | Both Outer CV Front boots were worn out. Replaced them both with aftermarket parts. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 200974400 mi | Electrical leak drained battery. Replaced old aftermarket battery with new OEM unit from dealer for $400. Also unhooked integrated carphone, possible source of leak. Replaced 2 HID headlight bulbs. Installed permanent battery charger connection. | ||
| Feb 201077380 mi | Intermittent engine non-starting (cranking, but not catching) resulted in CEL. Code described "crank position sensor". Code cleared, no charge. Repair to be made at later date with replacement sensor, problem not critical, will live with for now. | ||
| Mar 201078740 miC $300 | Loss of power when engine hot, cranked but wouldn't fire until cool. Crank position sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201194860 miC $1900 | Left-front wheel bearing heat-fused to hub, severely hamping wheel rotation. Two parts could not be separated in shop, whole assembly replaced. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200988040 miC $750 | Replace crankshaft sensor. Problem found in computer memory. Cost to repair $350. | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Great Britain Oct 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Nov 200948000 mi£1479 | Driver noticed unusual noise from front of engine. Diagnosed by shop as water pump bearing failure and water pump replaced. | ||
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